The format for the Wood Badge Course is two 3-day weekends, separated by three to four weeks. In the Sam Houston Area Council, the first weekend is scheduled at the Camp Strake Conference Center. All meals will be served in the Dining Hall and participants will be housed in Conference Center Dorms.

This program focuses on leadership and 'people' skills, and not Scoutcraft or outdoor skills. Participants will learn techniques to make them better leaders, and also how to lead groups to achieve objectives.

The course fee is $275. Full payment is expected as part of the registration process. If you would like to apply for a scholarship, awarded on an 'as needed' basis, please see our website at the address above for the scholarship form. Scholarships are awarded in amounts up to $100. The balance of the course fee is expected with the scholarship application.